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Adar II 10, 5771 · March 16, 2011 Editor's Note: The Jews and the Japanese, this week has proven, have something in common: the inner fortitude to endure whatever comes at us and keep on going, heads high in the air. For Japan, it was a disaster that would have flattened any other country its size. For the Jews, it was a horrifying tragedy, an act of unspeakable barbarism directly incited and supported by those with whom the world demands we negotiate. The Japanese can be admired for busily putting life back together amidst the chaos and loss of human life. We Jews persist in building and replenishing our land with greater determination than ever before. And as soon as anyone offers true peace, we will be the first to embrace them. While we mourn, we build. As we shudder in horror, we prepare to rejoice in the wild joy of Purim. That is how it was in Queen Esther's time, and that is how it has been throughout 3300 years of history-crushed to the ground, we have miraculously sprung back; pulverized to dust, we have reorganized ourselves back into a living being. As Japan rebuilds bridges and towers, we renew our souls, with joy and with optimism. For we are the eternal people, with an eternal Torah upon our eternally promised land. Tzvi Freeman, on behalf of the Chabad.org Editorial Team P.S. Please take a moment to write a message or mitzvah resolution to the Fogel orphans. This Week's Features Printable Magazine Purim How-To Purim 2011 Guide The laws and customs of Purim, along with pre- and post-Purim observances, in a brief, printable format. Fast of Esther The day the Jews battled their enemy was a day of fasting and prayer. Fasting also preceded Esther's approaching Ahasuerus . . . Prep Up to Purim Before Purim comes Shabbat Zachor, the Shabbat of Remembrance, when we read how the Amalekites attacked us out of senseless hatred . . . When the Holiday of Purim Falls on Sunday Some things to be aware of when the holiday of Purim begins immediately after Shabbat. By Yehuda Shurpin Video: Purim is Awesome! Jono talks about the miracle of Jewish survival and the four special mitzvos of Purim. Dovid Taub & Jonathan Goorvich  Watch (3:19) Audio: Holiday Basics-Purim What's the real reason for eating hamantashen on Purim? A general overview of Purim customs and their origins. By Mendel Kaplan  Download    Listen (28:45) Purim Messages Video: Farbrengen A Purim experience at the Rebbe's table An hour-long excerpt of archival, real-time footage of the Rebbe's farbrengen (gathering) on Purim 1973.  Watch (1:06:52) A Throw of Dice With all the events and actions that contributed to the miracle of Purim, why is the festival named after the seemingly minor detail that Haman picked the date for his decree by casting lots? By Yanki Tauber The Secret of the Hamantash Wasn't Haman the guy who wanted to wipe us out? Why would we immortalize him by eating cookies that bear his name? By Aron Moss The Shushan Files In our initial session, I determined that much of this angel's trauma was due to occupational hazards that are apparently common in his profession . . . By Tzvi Freeman Release of the Trapped Can we mentally peel away the masks from our trapped peers, ignoring looks, language, background, career and clothing? Can we focus rather on the human being underneath? by Chava'le Mishulovin Video: Purim Secrets Purim is super-kabbalistic. After all, Purim is all about disguise, secrets and intrigue. And there's no greater secret than who you really are . . . By Tzvi Freeman  Watch Audio: Kabbalah on the Purim Characters Glean a profound and novel perspective on the inner dimension of the Purim tale and its characters. By Ari Shishler  Listen Audio: The Story of Purim What if Esther was not just a woman in history, but a part of your soul, and Mordechai was the other part? By Manis Friedman  Listen (54:46) The Heroine Esther Video: Esther, Model for Jewish Women Why is Esther given the spotlight on Purim, when her success depended on Mordechai's plan?  Watch (6:13) The Queen Who Lost Everything Her face smiled but her heart cried. She charmed all, but couldn't be charmed. She was far away from home, and only she knew just how far . . . By Mendel Kalmenson She Is Esther, or Is She? The story of Purim is the tale of a nation in exile, a G-d in hiding, and the beautiful and meek concubine who was not all she seemed . . . By Nechama Rubinstein Prevailing Whispers Her mother told her over and over to be proud of who she was and never to run away from it. In the end, the internal whispers prevailed over the external shouts. By Elana Mizrahi Purim Stories A High-Powered Lawyer The Rebbe told him to arrange that the trial take place on Purim day. He also told him not to hire a lawyer, for he himself would send him an excellent defender . . . By Yerachmiel Tilles The Purim Song "Do you want to hear real singing?" the Baal Shem Tov called out, and not waiting for their answer, he added: "Listen to this boy . . ." By Nissan Mindel Angels and Signs "We have good news and bad news," I said. "Bad news: we're way out of our four-block radius. Good news: we're five minutes away from the one house that we were not planning to visit!" By Levi Avtzon Jewish Geography: The Jews of Iran The Jews of Iran have an incredibly long history that begins over 2,400 years ago and continues through today . . . By Reyna Simnegar Purim Recipes Purim Recipes How many ways are there to bake hamantashen? Probably more than you think. Plus kreplach and a host of other delicious Purim recipes. Let's Bake Hamantashen Visit a kosher bakery just before Purim as thousands of hamantashen are prepared.  Watch (3:16) Q&A Why Isn't G-d's Name Mentioned in the Megillah? If this is a story about G-d miraculously saving us, why do we leave Him out of the story? By Yisroel Cotlar Purim FAQs How long does it take to hear the Megillah? Is it a mitzvah to drink alcohol? How is Purim celebrated? These and more Purim FAQs. By Moshe Goldman On the Parshah How To Lose Your Memory Unless you're into sci-fi or futuristic medical research, erasing a memory seems to border on the impossible. By Mendel Kalmenson Making the Connection What is the Torah? A book of laws? But what are these laws? Commands from infinite G-d to infinitesimal man? The answer is in the two meanings of the name of our parshah, Tzav. Extinguishing the "No" There are two ways to deal with our inner demons and dysfunctions. The first is to fight back. The second approach works by first generating a spiritual passion . . . By Rochel Holzkenner Personal Growth Happiness! What it is and how to get it Eighteen Joyous Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, A History in Three Parts, Guilt and Happiness, Humility and Happiness and more . . . A Duck and a Duty Do these people deserve my money? Since when does cash drift gently from leafy poplars? As these uncharitable thoughts flash through my system, I suddenly recall my mallards . . . By Yaakov Paley On Mindfulness and Jewish Meditation, Part I Meditation is a balm to the soul, an antidote to anxiety, a channel to the understanding of G-d's greatness-and man's insignificance. By Frumma Rosenberg-Gottlieb Tragedy in Israel My Neighbors Were Murdered . . . The Fogels of Itamar At 2 AM, my husband jumps out of bed. Soldiers are at the door. "Is everything O.K.?" I call out sleepily. By Rachel Gordon Israeli Family's Brutal Murder Stuns Nation Israel Police blocked off the entrance to Jerusalem and detoured vehicles as more than 20,000 mourners waited silently to accompany the five innocent people to their graves. By Hana Levi Julian Write to the Fogel Family Though we never met them, their family is our family, their loss is our loss. Share your condolences and mitzvah resolutions with the Fogel orphans. Songs Across the Border Two radically different sounds Sleep eluded me. My thoughts turned to a twelve-year old girl in Israel, and what she found in the middle of the night.... By Miriam Karp